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Missing Mantis

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Published on October 11, 2001

Meanwhile, the artist who says he doesn't even consider himself a real artist just wants his praying mantis back.

Since it disappeared, a defiant Wehnes has added two new sculptures.

"It'll probably be the best piece I'll ever do," he sighs about his mantis. "You do get attached to them, like children."

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